Bellomy
A feminine name derived from the French meaning "beautiful friend".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Bellomy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bellomy today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bellomy births was 2021 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bellomy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Bellomy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2021
6 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2021 SSA rank
#10,951
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Bellomy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bellomy from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bellomy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bellomy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bellomy
The name Bellomy has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "bellum," meaning "war," and "meos," meaning "my." Thus, the name Bellomy translates to "my war" or "my battle."
In Etruscan culture, names often reflected characteristics or virtues that were highly valued, such as strength, courage, and honor. The name Bellomy may have been given to children born during times of conflict or to those who were expected to become great warriors.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Bellomy can be found in an Etruscan inscription dating back to the 6th century BC. This inscription was discovered in the ancient city of Cerveteri, which was once a prominent Etruscan settlement.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Bellomy. One of the earliest was Bellomy of Carthage, a military commander who lived in the 3rd century BC and played a crucial role in the Punic Wars against the Roman Republic.
Another famous Bellomy was a Roman senator and philosopher who lived in the 1st century AD. He is known for his writings on ethics and virtue, which drew heavily from Stoic principles.
In the Middle Ages, Bellomy the Crusader was a prominent figure who participated in the Third Crusade under the leadership of Richard the Lionheart. He is mentioned in several accounts of the crusades for his bravery and military prowess.
During the Renaissance period, Bellomy da Vinci was an Italian artist and inventor who was a contemporary of Leonardo da Vinci. While not as renowned as his namesake, Bellomy da Vinci is credited with several innovative designs and paintings that were ahead of their time.
In more recent history, Bellomy Nightingale was a British nurse who served in the Crimean War alongside Florence Nightingale. Her efforts to improve sanitary conditions and care for wounded soldiers were instrumental in shaping modern nursing practices.
While the name Bellomy is not as common today as it once was, its rich history and meaning continue to resonate with those who bear it, serving as a reminder of the valor and resilience of their ancestors.
People
Bellomy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bellomy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bellomy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bellomy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bellomy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Bellomy a common name?
We classify Bellomy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bellomy most popular?
The single biggest year for Bellomy was 2021, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bellomy is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Bellomy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bellomy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bellomy in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Bellomy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bellomy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Bellomy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Bellomy?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.